Fenerbahçe eye January move for Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi

Fenerbahçe have placed Sunderland’s rising star Chemsdine Talbi high on their recruitment target list ahead of the January transfer window, as İsmail Kartal seeks to add elite young pace, directness and technical depth to his attacking flanks for the upcoming season.

Why Talbi fits Kartal’s plan

The 21‑year‑old winger has attracted European scouts after a string of high‑intensity, decisive performances in England. His pace and directness have set him apart.

Sunderland, known as the Black Cats, rely heavily on his dynamic output. Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe’s hierarchy in Kadıköy is already laying tactical and financial groundwork for the winter market.

Kartal prefers a press‑resistant, high‑tempo system. Talbi primarily operates on the right wing but can cover the entire front line, matching the manager’s tactical blueprint.

He is noted for explosive acceleration, tight ball control and aggressive 1v1 take‑ons. Recent structural shifts and injuries across Fenerbahçe’s wide areas have turned him into a high‑upside investment rather than a mere rotational option.

Sunderland view Talbi as a cornerstone of their long‑term project and will resist a mid‑season exit without a compelling financial offer. This makes securing him a complex move for the Turkish side.

With domestic rivals Galatasaray and Beşiktaş gaining momentum at the top of the Süper Lig, Kartal has urged the board to act decisively. Fenerbahçe are preparing an early opening approach to add depth for a grueling multi‑front campaign at home and in Europe.